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The rudder input is a changing profile through the roll rather than one that is held. So the demand on your right foot starts large at power application, eases as speed builds and the rudder gains authority, then jumps again at rotation.
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The threshold, the flare and the hold-off. The approach that led to it is the stabilisation gates below.
One stabilised approach gate: five checks where the approach path is 500 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate was not assessed, because the approach did not join final that far out.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 489 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 489 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 51 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a departure roll from runway 05 at the Hohenems-Dornbirn Airfield (LOIH). The aircraft, a Kodiak 100, accelerated down the runway and lifted off at a speed of 69 kt, requiring only 35 meters of the runway. The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 24 °C and a gentle wind blowing at 2 kt from a direction of 340 °, resulting in a negligible crosswind and a slight headwind.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airfield, it began to ascend from an initial altitude of 2,042 ft above sea level to a cruising altitude of 5,003 ft. This climb phase, which lasted for 2 minutes, covered a distance of 4 nm and resulted in an increase of 2,961 ft in altitude. The aircraft then leveled off and entered a cruise phase, during which it flew for 3 minutes and covered a distance of 9 nm.
The enroute cruise phase was followed by a descent phase, which began 2 miles southwest of Feldkirch. The aircraft descended from an altitude of 5,011 ft to 2,481 ft, a decrease of 2,530 ft, in just 3 minutes, covering a distance of 9 nm. The aircraft then leveled off again and entered another cruise phase, this time flying for 2 minutes and covering a distance of 3 nm.
As the aircraft approached its destination, it began its final approach to runway 30 at the Bad Ragaz Airfield (LSZE). The approach was made from the southeast, with the aircraft flying at a heading of 299.0 ° and an altitude of 173 ft above ground level. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were similar to those at the time of takeoff, with a temperature of 24 °C and a gentle wind blowing at 2 kt from a direction of 340 °.
The aircraft landed on runway 30, which was 489 meters long, and touched down at a speed of 66 kt, which was slightly faster than the recommended threshold speed of 68 kt. However, the touchdown distance of 50 meters was good, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The aircraft then rolled out of the runway, maintaining a very good alignment, and came to a stop after covering a total distance of 318 meters, which was 65% of the runway length.
Overall, the flight was characterized by a smooth and efficient climb, cruise, and descent phases, as well as a good final approach and landing. The aircraft used a total of 31 kg of fuel to cover a distance of 26 nm, and the total flight time was 13 minutes.
The aircraft in question, a Kodiak 100, successfully landed at LSZE Bad Ragaz Airfield, achieving a score of 99.0%. The final approach to runway 30 was conducted from the south east, with the aircraft heading 299.0° at an altitude of 173 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on the runway at a speed of 66 knots, which was slightly faster than the recommended threshold speed of 68 knots. However, the touchdown distance of 50 meters was deemed good, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The touchdown rate of -161 feet per minute (fpm) was also considered good, suggesting a stable and controlled landing.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 24°C and a gentle wind of 2 knots from 340°. This resulted in a minimal crosswind component of 1 knot and a headwind of 2 knots, which did not pose any significant challenges to the landing.
The total landing distance of 318 meters was 65% of the runway length, indicating a relatively short landing roll. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, suggesting that the aircraft was well under control during the landing roll and that the pilot was able to maintain a stable and aligned path.
Overall, the landing was considered successful, with the aircraft achieving a high score and demonstrating good control and stability throughout the landing process.
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